Tax Deduction for Donation

Tax Deduction Guide for Charitable Donations: Your Kindness, Supported by the Government

World Vision Hong Kong is a charitable organisation recognised by the HKSAR Government. Donations to us not only help children and families in need around the world, but may also qualify for tax deductions, allowing your generosity to make a double impact.

Key Points on Tax-Deductible Donations

  • Basic Requirement: Donations totaling HK$100 or more during the year are tax-deductible with an official receipt issued by us.
  • Deduction Cap: Under Hong Kong tax law, the maximum amount of approved charitable donations that can be claimed as a deduction is 35% of your assessable income or profits.
  • Receipt Arrangement: Official receipts are issued for all donations. Monthly donors will receive an annual donation receipt by the end of April each year for tax filing purposes.
  • Use of Donations: We manage donations prudently. In the 2025 financial year, 90.7% of total income was used directly for relief and development programmes and reserves, helping ensure your donation creates the greatest possible impact.

Select your donation item

Food Pack ($600)

Provide food packs for 4 local grassroots family

Having a balanced nutritional intake is essential to children’s growth. You can provide packs of assorted nutritious food for local grassroots families, allowing children to improve their nutritional status.

Childhood Rescue ($1,000)

Help vulnerable children affected by natural disasters survive, recover and build a future!

Natural disasters cannot be stopped, but their impact can be reduced. Earthquakes, storms, floods, and extreme weather driven by climate change place vulnerable children and families at a great risk. With your support, we can not only save lives in times of crisis but also help communities recover and rebuild—restoring hope for children and their families.

Global Hunger Relief ($1,500)

Global Hunger Relief

Over 750 million people worldwide face the threat of hunger, with children suffering the most. Malnutrition leads to stunted growth and even endangers lives. Conflicts and climate change disrupt food supplies, forcing the vulnerable families into poverty and despair. With decades of relief experience, World Vision provided food and support to more than 13 million people last year. We need your participation to ensure more children receive emergency food, medical care, clean water, and the hope of rebuilding their lives. Donate now and join us in overcoming the hunger crisis.

To ensure that every cent is well accounted for, we continue to keep costs to a minimum. In the Financial Year 2025, 3.6% and 5.7% of our total income were spent on administration and fundraising respectively, while 90.7% was allocated to ministry programmes and reserves.

Our regular donors will receive an annual donation receipt from World Vision Hong Kong by the end of April each year. The annual receipt will list the total donations made in the previous financial year for tax deduction purposes. For ease of reference and to help protect the environment, you may choose to go paperless by receiving an e-receipt via email. Please register by 31 March so that we can process your tax-deductible donation and ensure your receipt reaches you on time.

World Vision Hong Kong is a Christian humanitarian organisation. Through the generosity of our donors, we work to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities in need. To learn more about how donations are used, please read our annual report.


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Act Now — Let Love and Wisdom Go Hand in Hand

Planning charitable giving is not only an expression of compassion, but also a smart financial decision. By making donations that qualify for tax deductions, you can allocate your resources more efficiently while fulfilling your social responsibility and managing your personal finances wisely.

Choose a donation option that speaks to your heart, and begin a meaningful and thoughtful journey of kindness. Your support can bring real change and lasting hope to children and families living in poverty.

If you have any questions about tax-deductible donations, please call our hotline at 2394 2394 or email [email protected].


FAQ



  1. Donations must be made on or before March 31 to be included in the receipt for that fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
  2. Please contact our Donor Services Hotline at 2394 2394 or email us at [email protected]. We will be happy to assist you.
  3. Our tax exemption status is for the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department. Donors outside Hong Kong should consult local tax regulations.
  4. Yes, child sponsorship and project sponsorship donations made to World Vision Hong Kong are fully tax-deductible.
  5. Receipts are issued automatically for all donations. One-off donations will receive a receipt shortly after the donation, while regular donors will receive an annual summary receipt, no request is needed.
  6. Under Hong Kong’s tax regulations, only monetary donations to approved charitable organizations are tax-deductible. In-kind donations are not eligible.
  7. It’s very simple. Just fill in the “Approved charitable donations” section on your tax return and keep your donation receipts safely. Normally you don’t need to attach them unless requested by the Inland Revenue Department. E-filing makes it even easier.